Driver Trainer

Job description

Position: Commercial (Class1/3) Driving Instructor (In-truck) Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Commercial Driving Instructor will have a strong safety mindset and the heart of a teacher, is responsible for guiding, encouraging, and training new students to successfully attain their class 1 license and prepare them for a safe career as a professional truck driver. The successful candidate must possess strong communication skills, mechanical aptitude, and comfortable working in a fast paced, changing team environment. Position responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Follow the Rules of the Road at all times - Provide high-quality hands-on instruction of the companies curriculum and facilitate the learning experience to new drivers - Communicate clear and concise learning outcomes for each activity - Evaluate students progress and adapt approach as necessary in a positive and constructive way to ensure students success - Ensure truck and trailer are well-maintained, safe and ready for work - Provide appropriate feedback on tools and training info and materials - Use of relevant technology to support training - Be prepared to teach in classroom once properly train...